1939 Samoan Carved Wooden Mitre

Rare Samoan Mitre, a unique and intriguing wooden mitre…
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Rare Samoan Mitre, a unique and intriguing wooden mitre tapering shaft with the upper half fully carved with traditional motifs, date inscribed '1939'. Hourglass insert with pierced flower design. Light brown patina overall with traces of red pigment. Height 96 cm. Width 19 cm

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  • Patination / Patina - In broad terms, patination refers to the exterior surface appearance of the timber, the effect of fading caused by exposure to sunlight and air over the course of a century or more, changing the piece to a soft, mellow colour.

    As patina is very difficult to replicate, it is one of the most important guides to determining the age of furniture.

    Patina is also the term applied to the bloom or film found on old bronzes due to oxidisation.

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